Sensitive pachyderms.

13 Aug 2010 — Henning Lahmann

It appears that Albuquerque, New Mexico has one of the most overlooked and underestimated music scenes in the States. Or, in any case, at least Bryce Hample and Emma Crane coalesce enough creativity to let any other state drown in jealousy. While the former has already stirred up everyone on this side of the good taste mark line with his drone ambient project Hedia, Emma aka The Arsonist has only very recently been introduced on these humble pages. Together, they make the most beautiful haunting folk as Elephant Paintings, sparsely orchestrated yet harmony driven gems that'll make you feel the hopelessness of life without leaving you in despair. Devastatingly gorgeous.

Edit: Elephant Paintings' self titled debut cassette is out on Featherspines and distributed via Bridgetown Records. There're only a few copies left, so waste no time.

Elephant Paintings - Hooves

Elephant Paintings - Rain

Elephant Paintings - Am